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Lydia needs clippers, chairs and mirrors to reopen a barbershop
Lydia lost clippers, chairs and mirrors to a storm that collapsed the roof and needs $3,400 to reopen a barbershop and support the family.
🇬🇧 England, United Kingdom2,004 views
For four years I have run a barbershop in London. In July, a storm that collapsed the roof took clippers, chairs and mirrors. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Tuesday, and I employed 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 4 weeks.
This business pays my children's school fees and rent. I have already started working from home in small ways, but I can't meet orders without proper equipment.
Every contribution brings me closer to reopening, and I promise to post photos as I buy each item.
Once I'm back on my feet I plan to hire back the people I had to let go.
Where the $3,400 goes:
• Replacing clippers, chairs and mirrors: $2,300
• Initial stock: supplies: $480
• Shop repairs and licensing: $230
• Working capital for the first month: $390
I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
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Praying for you. Your post was clear and honest. My mother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home.
take care, Lydia. This could happen to any of us.